Agency works to coordinate Ukraine relief efforts by Catholic groups
Crux,
When it comes to helping migrants and refugees fleeing conflicts, few have the experience of the Geneva-based International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC).
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Italian church rallies support for those fleeing Ukraine war
Crux,As the war in Ukraine continues into its second week, the Italian Catholic Church is among the various organizations and associations stepping in to offer help to families and individuals that have been displaced by fighting.
'Barbaric Use of Military Force': Russia Strikes Maternity Hospital and 2 Other Hospitals, Stunning the World
International condemnation against Russia escalated Thursday amidst news of a Russian airstrike on a Mariupol maternity hospital. The blasts killed three people and wounded 17 others, including pregnant women and children.
3 Hospitals Hit as Russian Forces Intensify Siege of Cities
An airstrike on a maternity hospital in the port city of Mariupol wounded women waiting to give birth and buried children in the rubble as Russian forces intensified their siege of Ukrainian cities. Bombs also fell on two hospitals in another city west of Kyiv.
Israel, Turkey Vow to Mend Broken Ties in Historic Visit
Israel and Turkey on Wednesday vowed to rebuild their strained relationship despite still having deep differences.
27 Dominican martyrs of Spanish Civil War to be beatified in June
On June 18 the Seville Cathedral will host the beatification of 27 Dominican martyrs of the Spanish Civil War.
Ethiopian bishops reiterate call for peace in their country
Crux,Catholic bishops in Ethiopia reiterated their call for peace and dialogue in the Horn of Africa country, as conflict in the northern region of Tigray threatens to trigger a famine.
Russian Airstrike Hits Ukraine Maternity Hospital in War 'Atrocity', At Least 17 Reported Wounded
A Russian airstrike devastated a maternity hospital Wednesday in the besieged port city of Mariupol amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow’s invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn. Ukrainian officials said at least 17 people were wounded in the attack.
JK Rowling warns Scotland's gender identity bill will 'harm the most vulnerable women in society'
Famed Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is condemning a proposed Scottish law that would amend the process for people to legally change their gender, warning that it will “harm the most vulnerable women in society.”
Ukrainian metropolitan: Why do U.N., OSCE exist if law not enforced?
Crux,The head of the independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine challenged the international community to “take action so that Russia immediately stops the barbaric ruination of Ukrainian cities, villages and their population.”
